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Born and bred in Johannesburg, Zunaid Khan cannot contain his excitement to finally work for a municipality he grew up in. It gives him an opportunity to be a part...

In a ramped-up bylaw enforcement operation this week, officers from the law enforcement departments of the City’s Region F targeted illegal street traders, illegal tuck shops, problematic properties, illegal buildings,...

Few people can lay claim to being a published author, but a group of senior citizens in Johannesburg are proud to be among those few after becoming published authors of...

On your marks, get set, and go! In less than four days, on Sunday, 6 November, thousands of athletes will gear up and wait eagerly at the starting point to...

Tucked in the middle of the Soweto suburb of Rockville, just 200 meters from Regina Mundi – South Africa’s largest Roman Catholic Church – the newly established Inspirational Museum invites...

Kickboxers affiliated with the South African Amateur Kickboxing Association (SAAKA) attacked the Danie Van Zyl Recreation Centre in Region B during the Great North Kickboxing Tournament, which promoted the sport...

Johannesburg, Tshwane, Sedibeng Ekurhuleni, and the West Rand municipalities shared the spoils of the Gauteng OR Tambo Soncini social cohesion games held at Germiston stadium over the weekend. The event...

South African Breweries has joined forces with the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) to reduce drunk driving incidents on the City’s roads. Officials from the SAB and the JMPD officially...

Region F Health was recently out in full force in an effort to empower and raise awareness about healthy living and chronic diseases that contribute to a high morbidity and...

Residents of Region F in wards 54, 56, 57 and124 gathered at the Reuven Retirement Village Hall in West Turffontein for the regions’ third Community-Based Planning (CBP) workshop on Saturday,...

​​The City of Johannesburg’s Food Resilience Unit hosted a farmers market at Diepkloof Comprehensive Welfare Centre on Friday, 28 October 2022. The farmers market forms part of the City’s broader...

Ghouls, ghosts and goblins were among the must-see at the Johannesburg Zoo’s Owl’oween celebration. Back for the first time in two years, the two-day fright fest took place on 28...

While millions of South Africans were gripped by the Soweto derby spectacle at FNB Stadium on Saturday, 29 October 2022, a total of 400 elderly and needy families benefitted from...

World Cities Day initiative brought Urban October to an end on 31 October and was first celebrated in 2014. This year, the global observance is planned under the theme –...

The City of Johannesburg’s Health Department, the Gauteng Department of Health and the South Africa United Against Cancer (SAUAC) staged a cancer awareness walk on the 29 October 2022 at...

​Ntombi Buthelezi (27) has always had a childhood dream of starting a book club. In January 2020, it became a reality with the help of co-founder Mpho Nkole, who shares...

O​ctober is Transport Month. Transport shapes the way residents live and ensures the functioning of the City of Johannesburg – taking residents from their homes to work, schools, hospitals, stadiums,...

Excitement is building all over the country on who the real kings of the Soweto Derby are. Fans from Azaadville, Bloemfontein, Ceres to Zandspruit will all congregate on FNB Stadium...

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Newly elected Joburg Junior Mayor, Kamogelo Malikane, has pledged to foster a culture of entrepreneurship among the city’s young people....
he Soweto Theatre erupted in a standing ovation on Sunday, 4 August 2024, marking a triumphant opening night for Obeah Opera's international premiere tour....
As we usher in the month of August in the City of Johannesburg, women are top of the agenda for special attention in recognition of their contributions in the struggle...
​The City of Johannesburg has designated the Greater Orange Farm region as a priority intervention area....
City Power successfully disconnected illegal connections and removed about 10,000kg of Aerial Bundle Cables (ABC), bare wires, and aluminium cable conductors worth an estimated R500,000 along London Road in Alexandra....
​In the heart of Johannesburg, Joburg Market is more than just a marketplace; it's a vital hub nourishing families and fostering job creation....
It’s fascinating how sometimes our passions and career paths can unfold unexpectedly....
The Johannesburg Youth Ballet and the National School of the Arts have come together in a collaborative season of youth dance, showcasing a range of styles and talents, offering a...
The Johannesburg City Council this week gave the green light to comprehensive turnaround plans for City Power and Johannesburg Water....
City Power successfully cut off illegal connections and seized about 18,000kg of aluminium cable conductors worth R1.5 million from Kanana informal settlement in Rabie Ridge....
City Power has announced exceptional results for the 2023/24 financial year, marked by consistent quarter-on-quarter growth and a significant improvement in key performance indicators (KPIs). The utility’s focus on service...
As the curtain comes down on Mandela Month, the Speaker of Council in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Margaret Arnolds, hopes to make the #ReadForMandela Book Donation Drive an official...
Over 60 emerging farmers participated in a stimulating, interactive, and informative networking session on Tuesday, 30 July 2024, at the Joburg Market’s Opportunity Centre in City Deep, Johannesburg....
Lights, camera, action! Get ready for the international premiere tour of Obeah Opera in Soweto....
Region B is the only region in the City that boasts two heated swimming pools, namely the Linden Swimming Pool and Coronationville Swimming Pool, and they are open all year...
On Friday, 26 July 2024, the Office of the Ombudsman for the City of Johannesburg will host a Mandela Month event under the theme “Reclaiming our Dignity” at the Reuven...
Dinah Billings (54), a General Worker at Yeoville Library, is a true inspiration. A wife, mother, dedicated employee, and trusted confidante, she recently added a well-deserved title to her list:...
The City of Johannesburg is gearing up for a significant modernisation of its urban planning process. A new web-based citywide spatial data portal is under development, fostering a collaborative environment...

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